Powers
What is an example of a delegated power?
Regulate trade
Establish courts
Hugh _____
Grant
What is dual federalism?
A type of federalism where the state and federal governments wish to be their own entity with as little interaction as possible
What is popular sovereignty?
Power derived from people, the belief that the government should bend to the will of the people
How many days does the legislature meet?
140 days
What is an example of a reseerved power?
Taxing citizens
Punishing criminals
IDs
Administering elections
Approximately (this fraction) of Texas annual revenue comes from the feds
1/3
The federal government working with the state governments
Our current constitution (centralizes/decentralizes) government power
Decentralizes
What is political socialization?
The ways we come to develop our political beliefs, ideals, opinions
What are concurrent powers?
Powers shared between the feds and the states
What is a categorical grant?
A grant where states are required to follow guidelines to receive federal funds
What is coercive federalism?
The federal government "forcing" the states to bend their way
Less than ___% of eligible voters actually participate in amendment votes?
9%
How long do special sessions meet for?
30 days
What is an example of concurrent powers?
Borrowing money
Providing for the public
Taxation
Law enforcement
What is a block grant?
A block of federal money given to states, the states have flexibility in choosing how to spend the money
Both coercive and cooperative federalism rely on this green item to make it happen
Money
True
Why do snakes not have balls?
They don't know how to dance
What are denied powers?
Powers denied to both the staties and the feds
What are unfunded mandates?
What is new federalism?
The idea that the feds should give some power back to the state governments
The 1869 constitution is notable because:
Forced compliance with the Radical Republican Reconstruction program
Iron-Clad Oath
Centralized Power
LDW stands for:
lane departure warning